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Security - Windows Vista - Page 5
...the computer
2 Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3 Administrator password ...3 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4 Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 4 Entering a power-on password 5
3 Using antivirus software
4 Using firewall software
5 Installing critical security updates
6 Installing...
Security - Windows Vista - Page 14
... receive an alert. Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them on your computer: ● Run Windows Update monthly to install the latest software from Microsoft. ● Use the update link at Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Updates to Windows and other Microsoft®...
Security - Windows Vista - Page 20
... 4 antivirus software 6
C cable, security 9 critical updates, software 8
E entering a power-on password 5 entering an administrator
password 4
F fingerprint reader 10 fingerprint reader location 11 firewall software 7
M managing a power-on
password 4 managing an administrator
password 4
P passwords
administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password entering...
HP Pavilion dv2000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 264
Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
Reinstalling Software Programs and Drivers
If a program or driver preinstalled at the factory is accidentally erased or is damaged, the Application and Driver Recovery tool allows you to reinstall it.
✎ Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
&#...
HP Pavilion dv2000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 265
... System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. If you have not already tried these features, try them before using PC Recovery.
✎ PC Recovery only recovers software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not provided with this computer must be reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
Maintenance and Service Guide
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HP Pavilion dv2000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 273
... a set of recovery discs: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click Advanced Options.
✎ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you can go to the next step.
3. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling Software...
HP Pavilion dv2000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 274
... program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. d. Follow the on-screen instructions. e. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling Programs from Discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation
instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
HP Pavilion dv2000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 275
... by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering from the Partition on the Hard Drive
You can perform a recovery from the partition on...
HP Pavilion dv2000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 277
Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
Updating Reinstalled Software
After you perform a system recovery, connect to the Internet to update all reinstalled software. To access update links for the operating system and other software provided on your computer:
» Select Start > Help and Support.
To update optional software, follow the instructions provided by the software manufacturer. Some ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 5
...BIOS
update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
NOTE The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 6
... any device, cable, or cord.
To download a BIOS update:
1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download.
3. At the download area:
a. Identify the BIOS update that...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.
2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 8
Updating software programs and drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update. 3. At the download area, select the software you want to ...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 13
... > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
Recovery Manager opens. b. Click Advanced Options. c. Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then
click Next. d. Follow the on-screen instructions. e. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling programs from discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens...
Software Update, Backup, and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 14
... by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
Recovering from the recovery discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering from the partition on the hard drive
You can perform a recovery from the partition on...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista - Page 8
.... NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter.
Configuring an ExpressCard
Install only the software required for your device. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or...
TouchPad and Keyboard - Windows Vista - Page 8
... is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.
Opening Help and Support (fn+f1)
Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support.
In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software...
Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
...removing, without power 4 writing to 18
optical drive playing 18 protecting 18
P ports, external monitor 12 programs
identifying 17 installing 17 multimedia 16 using 17 projector, connecting 12 protecting playback 18
Q Quick Launch buttons,
identifying 7 QuickPlay 7
R region codes, DVD 19
S S-Video-out jack
connecting 13 identifying 13 S/PDIF digital audio 10 software identifying 17 installing 17...
HP Pavilion dv2500 and dv2700 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 171
... Click either Software program re-installation or Hardware driver re-installation, and then click Next. d. Follow the on-screen instructions. e. Restart the computer if prompted.
Reinstalling programs from discs
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted.
Recovering system...
HP Pavilion dv2500 and dv2700 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 172
... by the manufacturer or downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site.
Recovering from the recovery discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering from the partition on the hard drive
You can perform a recovery from the partition on...